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TARNISHING [1 record]

Record 1 1997-06-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metallurgy - General
DEF

The dulling, staining, or discoloration of metals due to superficial corrosion.

OBS

Terms and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Métallurgie générale
DEF

Diminution générale ou localisée de l'éclat d'une surface sous l'effet d'une corrosion superficielle.

OBS

Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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